About Hillcrest Barn

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A fantastic barn conversion with room for the whole family, all within striking distance of historic York; welcome to the gorgeous Hillcrest Barn. This large luxury holiday home has the wow-factor at every turn, from the stunning double height entrance to the exquisite en-suite bedrooms. The perfect option for families looking for something extra special...

Subject to a complete refurbishment recently, this old building has been transformed into a beautiful and unique home. The striking exterior is a contemporary blend of stone and wood, with a chunky arched doorway giving the house a warm and traditional feel. Make your way through this door to discover an elegant entrance hall with heated stone floors leading you toward the kitchen / dining area. As you approach the ceiling opens up to create a breath-taking open-plan space with a mezzanine level above and floor to ceiling views of the garden on the left. Quite a spot for a pre-dinner glass of bubbles...

Cooking in this large luxury cottage is a pleasure, with acres of space to move around and a large kitchen island to work on. This sleek contemporary kitchen comes with a top range of mod cons including a wine cooler, NEFF induction hob, double oven/microwave and a large fridge-freezer. There's also a spacious utility which is home to the washing machine and dryer. And once you've rustled up dinner settle down to eat in the bright and spacious dining area, lovely whatever the time of day...

Moving on to the sitting room, a huge room with a cosy wood-burning stove at its heart. Throw on a couple of logs and enjoy a catch-up by the fire. There's warm oak flooring underfoot and elegant comfy sofas to relax on. There's a large LCD TV complete with Freeview, a DVD Player and Wi-Fi to keep everyone entertained each evening. The mezzanine level / snug is accessed from here, so when you need a bit of space from the kids (and vice-versa) just shoo them up the stairs! There's a sofa bed up here and a TV to keep them happy.

There are 4 very generous bedrooms in Hillcrest Barn, two of which are on the ground floor. The first is a fabulous master bedroom which looks directly out to the garden via wooden patio doors. Romantics will love the king-size modern 4-poster and everyone will enjoy the luxury of the en-suite wet-room. The second bedroom sits next door, another spacious room with a queen size bed and en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are on the first floor up a second set of stairs from the hall. There's a charming double room which has a feel of New England with its statement blue head board, shutters and elegant grey furniture. And last but not least is a sweet twin with bunk beds perfect for the youngest members of your party.

The family bathroom is also upstairs and features a gorgeous free-standing bath with stylish floor to ceiling tiles. Lock the door and indulge in a long hot soak leaving the cares of the world behind you! The floor is heated in here, as it is in both en-suites downstairs. For your convenience, there is an additional Cloakroom on the ground floor.

Outside this large luxury home you'll find a lovely private garden with a large lawn for the kids to run around on. And once you shut the gates it's completely enclosed, good to know when you're busy inside. There's a patio area directly outside the dining room which comes complete with outdoor furniture and a BBQ, so fun-filled family lunches al fresco are sure to form part of your Hillcrest memories...

This property requires a payment of a £300 security deposit.

Local Area

Hillcrest Barn is set in Little Ouseburn, a sleepy little hamlet just 20 minutes from central York. There's a village pub within walking distance and the neighbouring village of Great Ouseburn has a Post Office and village shop. This area of the North York Moors is known as the Howardian Hills. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1987, the lush pastures and woodlands of the southern Moors play host to grand country houses, atmospheric ruins and handsome market towns. The landscape is particularly well suited to cyclists and walkers.

Take the short drive into York to explore this gem of a medieval city. Walk the historic walls, take a boat trip along the river, indulge in a fat rascal at Betty's Tearooms. And if you have time, have a wander around its many independent shops and boutiques. And in the opposite direction the Victorian Spa town of Harrogate is also within easy reach. Take a turn around the antique shops in the Montpellier Quarter, stop for lunch at Van Zellers, and mooch about the stunning gardens at RHS Harlow Carr. The fantastic family-attraction Stockheld Park is also just a few miles away.

Castle Howard is an absolute must during your stay at Hillcrest Barn. The wonderful series Brideshead Revisited, and now lavish film production, was filmed on location here. This quintessentially English tale of forbidden love and loss of innocence set pre WW11 has the perfect backdrop in this magnificent house and gardens. And when you have soaked in all this glamour make a stop at the fantastic farm shop on the way home to pick up the finest Yorkshire produce for dinner.

The handsome town of Malton is just a few miles away featuring a traditional market square and lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants. If you feel like something really special James Martin's fine-dining restaurant at The Talbot Hotel is also here. A few miles further takes you to the town of Pickering. You can catch a steam train from here taking you all the way to Whitby via some picture-postcard villages and stunning scenery. Pickering itself makes for a nice afternoon's mosey with its pretty houses, shops and tea-rooms.

The beautiful market town of Helmsley is also close by and is well worth a visit. If you fancy a little pampering you'll find a fantastic day Spa here; the Verbena Spa. Perfect for a little me time indulgence! There is a theme park and zoo at Flamingoland just a few miles away [www.flamingoland.co.uk] and Eden Camp, a fascinating modern history museum, is within easy driving distance to the cottage. And with the North York Moors and Yorkshire Coast all within close reach there are countless options for day trips.

Lastly, if you're a bit of a foodie, there are several fantastic places near Hillcrest Barn to try, in fact two restaurants with Michelin stars within half an hour's drive. And of course York is brimming with excellent eateries at every turn.